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   Damian to terryc   
   Re: AGM battery charging question   
   30 Oct 12 12:28:56   
   
   XPost: aus.cars, aus.computers, uk.rec.caravanning   
   From: damian_andrews75@yahoo.com.au   
      
   Thanks   
      
   "terryc"  wrote in message   
   news:k6lsds$8jc$1@dont-email.me...   
   > On 29/10/12 19:47, Damian wrote:   
   >> Hi guys,   
   >> I would appreciate if I could get some advice on below question.   
   >> I have two AGM deep cycle batteries(identical). Thye 6V batteries about   
   >> 300ah each. I am hoping to connect they on series to get 12V.   
   >> My question is that,   
   >> Is it safe to charge the batteries connected as above with a single 12V   
   >> charger without any damage to the batteries or the charger?!   
   >> I am hoping the charger simply treat the two 6V batteries as a single 12V   
   >> battery and charge they equally without any issues.   
   >   
   > Yes and No.   
   > Yes, it works fine, as long as you have an appropriate charger.   
   > No, you need to make sure they stay as close as possible in voltage. That   
   > said, you should source a 6v charger to sync them from time to time.   
      
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